A Chance Encounter

Why do you love me?

Why do you keep asking me that?

You can’t answer a question with another question. :P

I can, when you ask me that.

 I have told you so many times.

I know, but I like it when you tell me. So please, answer the question. :)

But, I only answered it yesterday.

I forgot what you said yesterday. :P

You’re lying. I know you didn’t forget.

How can you be so sure of that?  I could’ve forgotten

You never forget anything I say to you. You keep track of everything. :P

You make that sound like it’s a bad thing.

Haha! Of course it is. It’s so bad for me when you remember all the stupid things I’ve said.

And not to mention the fights that we’ve had. You don’t forget those either.

Oh! C’mon, I remember all the good things too. :|

Like what?

Like your birthday, my birthday and all….

Hah! Even I remember those. You remember the first time we met?

Of course I do. I can’t forget that one. Unless I get Alzheimer’s. :P

Then please refresh my memory too. :D

Seems like someone is in a very mushy mood. :P

You bring out that side of me, baby!

And now my little kitten, remind me of that day…

I know you remember it too, you just want me to tell the story, don’t you?

Anyway, here goes.

It was the first Saturday in May, 2 years ago. The day was incredibly hot. I had gone with my friends. It was a spa day for us. :P

All afternoon, we were out pampering ourselves, while you were slogging all day from one meeting to another in the building across the street (Only you can work on a weekend :P, and thank God you were.)

When we came out of the spa, the weather had suddenly changed and it had started to rain. Most of my friends had vehicles and they didn’t want to be stuck in traffic, so they left. I went to a nearby coffee shop for a while till the weather got better and I could find a cab.

A little while later, my mom called. I stepped outside to take the call. It was drizzling. I was aimlessly wandering while talking on the phone and was completely unaware of my surroundings, which is why without looking I bumped right into you. And, in the process, I lost my balance and dropped my phone.

You, being a perfect gentleman, helped me up. You smiled politely and introduced yourself. You asked me if I was alright. Those were the first words you ever said to me. All this while, I was completely smitten by how handsome you are. I had twisted my ankle and you helped me to the nearest chair. Both of us were by ourselves with time to kill. You got both of us some coffee and we started chatting. We talked about all sorts of random stuff for hours. Time just flew without us realizing. It had grown dark, and it was time for me to go home. We had really hit it off the first interaction and we both agreed that we should meet again sometime. We exchanged contact details after which I booked a cab and went home.

And with that, we come to the end of the story of our first meeting.

It sounds way more magical the way you tell it.

By the way, did I ever tell you that you looked stunning that day?

No, you never did. And thank you for the compliment. 😍😚

Who would’ve thought that we would be where we are right now.

We’ve come such a long way. And I love you more with each passing day.

Wow! That almost rhymed. :P

I love you too….

Which reminds me, you digressed from my question. You haven’t told me why you love me yet.

I guess I can never escape that question. :P

You met me at a time when I had stopped believing in love. After a tough breakup and loads of lonely months, I had given up hope. I didn’t think I could ever fall in love with someone as much as I love you. That first meeting with you changed me. Talking to you felt easy. The conversations seemed to flow, even if it was on random topics.

You made me feel special, like I was a part of something again. You gave me hope, that I can be happy. You cared for me in your own special way and you let me be me. I never felt burdened by the weight of expectations. You make me feel secure. You loved me at my worst and brought out the best version of me. Which is why I can never stop loving you.